Does age difference affect approval?

[raven52 233]

I am 21 years older than my husband, it was never an issue. he has been here safe and sound for a year

That is nothing, my Filipino wife is 36 years younger than me, and we are fine!

[tommysanfran 5]

i am substantially older then my fiancee and we got approval after interview, but put into AP, which thankfully was not longer then six weeks.

Visa in hand. Will be seeing her very soon.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

I've worried a bit about this too. My husband is 13 years older than I am. But I'm sure as long as you have enough evidence (photos, emails, affidavits, ect...) then there isn't too much to worry about.

They do this stuff daily, I'm sure that they can tell who's real and who's not, by now. I wouldn't freak over it. Just be prepared!

*As Lost_At_Sea stated, this stuff is more for the interview, than the petition*

My fiancé is 13 years older than I am as well. Some other VJers have much younger fiancées or wives. 19-56 and 22-65, I read their posts the other day. Both of us are safe and would be fine,

I am not worried too much since we've been in relationship more than 5 years now and I've met one of US Embassy Consular Officers in Jakarta for my job assigment a while ago. He told me, their COs are well trained to determine whether someone is lying or tell the truth.

The bottom line is- as long as the relationship is real - nothing is really need to worry about.

[stevie b 141]

I've worried a bit about this too. My husband is 13 years older than I am. But I'm sure as long as you have enough evidence (photos, emails, affidavits, ect...) then there isn't too much to worry about.

They do this stuff daily, I'm sure that they can tell who's real and who's not, by now. I wouldn't freak over it. Just be prepared!

*As Lost_At_Sea stated, this stuff is more for the interview, than the petition*

blech

I got 20 on mine too

interview in three weeks

[clairegie 265]

Hello to everyone!

This is my first post. I filed our I-129F on August 23rd. I've read (googleing around the internet) that an age difference can be a reason for rejection of the application. Of course now i'm worried about it. My fiance is younger than I am and our age difference probably wouldn't be an issue if it was the man who was younger but that's not the case. Does anyone know if age difference matters for any reason?

To the OP, just out of curiosity, how big of an age difference are we talking about?

Edited September 13, 2013 by iammrsregi

[Virgogirl518 1]

Hi Freckle, don't worry too much you're not alone, my husband is 24years older than me and we have been married for 13years now, our marriage relationship is getting stronger everyday...at the consulate interview stage? nah no worry about that there are alot of people who are older than thier spouse and vice versa who got approved. This is very light problem to worry about is just nothing:) God Bless Us ALL.

[Solomon&Anne 29]

jUST GOT DENIED A HALF HOUR AGO CAUSE IAM 19 YEARS OLDER THAN MY HUSBAND

THE INTERVIEWER TOLD HIM WE COULDNT PROVE A BONAFIDE RELATIONSHIP ....EVEN THO WE HAD 150 PAGES OF CHATS ..... 40 PAGES OF PHONE RECORDS....... ABOUT 75 PICTURES OF US TOGETHER .....ALL THE BILLS AND RECIEPTS FOR WHEN WE MET IN PERSON.....AND ABOUT 15 LETTERS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY.COWORKERS ECT...AND SO MUCH MORE BUT IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE./........SO DONT EVER TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED

[TomandCatie 7]

jUST GOT DENIED A HALF HOUR AGO CAUSE IAM 19 YEARS OLDER THAN MY HUSBAND

THE INTERVIEWER TOLD HIM WE COULDNT PROVE A BONAFIDE RELATIONSHIP ....EVEN THO WE HAD 150 PAGES OF CHATS ..... 40 PAGES OF PHONE RECORDS....... ABOUT 75 PICTURES OF US TOGETHER .....ALL THE BILLS AND RECIEPTS FOR WHEN WE MET IN PERSON.....AND ABOUT 15 LETTERS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY.COWORKERS ECT...AND SO MUCH MORE BUT IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE./........SO DONT EVER TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED

Yes, but looking at the country, it isn't surprising. I'm sorry you were denied

However, as Lost_at_Sea said earlier in the posts, some countries it will be a big red flag if the woman is older than the man because of their "child bearing age" beliefs. That and Nigeria is one of the toughest immigration locations.

My fiancé is 13 years older than I am as well. Some other VJers have much younger fiancées or wives. 19-56 and 22-65, I read their posts the other day. Both of us are safe and would be fine,

I am not worried too much since we've been in relationship more than 5 years now and I've met one of US Embassy Consular Officers in Jakarta for my job assigment a while ago. He told me, their COs are well trained to determine whether someone is lying or tell the truth.

The bottom line is- as long as the relationship is real - nothing is really need to worry about.

Hooray for the 13's !

We'll be fine!

[tehans 52]

I am 15 years older than my wife and we had no problem.

[dwinge 34]

Hello to everyone!

This is my first post. I filed our I-129F on August 23rd. I've read (googleing around the internet) that an age difference can be a reason for rejection of the application. Of course now i'm worried about it. My fiance is younger than I am and our age difference probably wouldn't be an issue if it was the man who was younger but that's not the case. Does anyone know if age difference matters for any reason?

We are 32 years apart and were approved today.

[c12h22oh 11]

K1 cases where there is a large age difference like this one are always challenging. In my experience there is some sexism that comes into play and it is even more difficult for a woman to obtain a fiance visa for a man who is much younger. It is common for older men to marry younger woman but not so common for younger men to marry older woman so you have to make a very strong case that the relationship is legitimate and not for immigration purposes only. If you have been together for more than 3 years and have visited each other many times then I would think you could make a strong case but there are no guarantees in cases like this.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

We are 32 years apart and were approved today.

Congrats for both of you. .

[jenny8 8]

My man is 15 years younger and the question of age never came up. He was approved with no issues. Good luck!!!

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Yes, but looking at the country, it isn't surprising. I'm sorry you were denied

However, as Lost_at_Sea said earlier in the posts, some countries it will be a big red flag if the woman is older than the man because of their "child bearing age" beliefs. That and Nigeria is one of the toughest immigration locations.

Hooray for the 13's !

We'll be fine!

[Operator 1,927]

jUST GOT DENIED A HALF HOUR AGO CAUSE IAM 19 YEARS OLDER THAN MY HUSBAND

THE INTERVIEWER TOLD HIM WE COULDNT PROVE A BONAFIDE RELATIONSHIP ....EVEN THO WE HAD 150 PAGES OF CHATS ..... 40 PAGES OF PHONE RECORDS....... ABOUT 75 PICTURES OF US TOGETHER .....ALL THE BILLS AND RECIEPTS FOR WHEN WE MET IN PERSON.....AND ABOUT 15 LETTERS FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY.COWORKERS ECT...AND SO MUCH MORE BUT IT MADE NO DIFFERENCE./........SO DONT EVER TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED

Very sorry to hear about your denial but age alone is not a reason for denial. Once the initial sting has worn off a bit you need to look at the situation as a whole and consider your plan to move forward.